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collar round the lower neck. Back, scapulars, rump and upper tail coverts, 
black ; tail, brown ; upper wing coverts, dark brown ; sides of the body, dark 
chestnut; upper belly, white ; lower belly, reddish brown pencilled; axillaries, 
white ; outer primaries, much darker than the inner ; under tail coverts, pure 
white ; bill of equal width throughout. The female resembles the male, but 
the head and neck are reddish brown instead of chestnut, and there is no collar 
on the lower neck. It resembles the other pochards in its habits and is such a 
marvellous diver that it is useless pursuing it when wounded. Male,—Length, 
16J inches; wing, 7 inches; tail, 2\ inches. Female.—Length, 16 inches; 
wing, nearly 7 inches ; tail, 2\ inches. Bill, bluish black ; irides, white ; legs 
and feet, lead colour ; weight, lb. 
THE TUFTED SCAUP DUCK. 
Filigula Filigula. Native names : Dubaru, Ablak, Eadhooara , Hind.; 
Turando y Sind; Malah , Nepal, Terai; Nella chilloowa, Tel.; Mirbatho, Tam.; 
Nirholi , Can. 
Habitat —Generally throughout India in more or less abundance during 
the cold weather. 
